Will I regret not getting a P3D-?

[wenkan]

Getting a performance for future proofing. There will be plenty of electric cars and hybrid cars coming in a few years. You don’t want your car become the slower one.

 

[XLR82XS]

Getting a performance for future proofing. There will be plenty of electric cars and hybrid cars coming in a few years. You don’t want your car become the slower one.

It's not always about the fastest......

 

[Jonathantuba]

It all depends on you, and your requirements. For me range is more important than a couple seconds faster acceleration, but if you have got to ask, then you should get the Performance

 

[raptor5244]

While you will grow used to many aspects of the Model 3, acceleration is the one thing that never seems to get old. Tesla is giving it away for $2k. They could charge $5k and folks would still pay for it all day long.

The thing I don't like is how shady they act about it. It is "off the menu". "Hey, talk to my SA and he/she can find you one". It is so silly, just put a tick box on the AWD build and list it as AWD Performance Upgrade and let people order it. Why is it a secret?

 

[jjrandorin]

While you will grow used to many aspects of the Model 3, acceleration is the one thing that never seems to get old. Tesla is giving it away for $2k. They could charge $5k and folks would still pay for it all day long.

The thing I don't like is how shady they act about it. It is "off the menu". "Hey, talk to my SA and he/she can find you one". It is so silly, just put a tick box on the AWD build and list it as AWD Performance Upgrade and let people order it. Why is it a secret?

I dont think they really want people to order it (which is why its not a tick box). All of the rest of the stuff in the performance upgrade pack increases margin / profit on the car. Same reason the SR is off menu. I personally think the off menu nature of the Model 3P stealth is basically an advertising campaign... among the "tesla faithful" or "tesla in the know".

To me, its a two pronged thing. A way to upsell someone who was just going to get the LR AWD (thus more profit from that person) and also a way for viral marketing for people "in the know" to help their friends " get a deal".

Since its not available via tick box on the web, you either have to be reading tesla websites, know someone who has a tesla, or be dealing with someone in a tesla sales center who tells you about it.

Reminds me of the way that google "released" gmail back in the day. When I first signed up for gmail, it was invitation only... someone had to refer you for an invite (this was quite a while ago obviously). Mostly people in IT, referring other people in IT or close friends and family. Almost like the way "influencers" are considered now in the social media world. When I got a friend to refer me for gmail, I even took a little bit of good natured ribbing back then like "man you dont have one of these yet?"

Anyway, Thats my opinion on why its off menu, and what tesla's purpose for that is. At some point, when tesla's manufacturing process can handle variability more, I expect that more paint colors will be available, and that there may be slightly more "options" available. Companies like BMW have had a long time to perfect that process, and have so many options that its actually somewhat rare for BMWs to have the exact same set of options. Their manufacturing process is very impressive, from the just in time nature that things are installed, to the amount of data that is available during a "custom" order.

I dont think tesla will ever get to that point or actually wants to. Too many choices tends to make people hesitate, and not buy anything. Finding the "right amount" of choice is the goal. See retailer "Costco", who is very successful, as a retailer. They dont offer (for example) 20 kinds of jelly like a regular store. They offer 2, at a better value than you can get in a regular store (more product for less money).

providing consumers Lots of choice will end up being the domain of boutique car manufacturers imo.

 

[Phlier]

The feeling of having my face spread out and the skin on my arms being pulled backward at every interstate on ramp was well worth $2k.

 

[GreenT]

Test drove one today and pretty much set on getting a model 3 LR with AWD. Have been driving "comfy" luxury sedans for the past several years. Been reading all the excitement here on the P3-, but don't know if going from 0-60 a second faster makes a difference to me. Certainly not planning on taking it to the track. The showroom advisor said the performance upgrade is $2K difference and showed me several available in stock. $2K is not that much difference on a ~$50K car, but in my situation, would I be better off spending it on a wrap, tinting, etc? Or will I regret not going for the P upgrade?

Where in Florida?

 

[raptor5244]

The feeling of having my face spread out and the skin on my arms being pulled backward at every interstate on ramp was well worth $2k.

 

[jbolus]

In almost all situations, yes. Especially since it's not much in price difference like before.

 

[eustachio]

I just got my stealth P3 this week and am back from a 700 mile road trip. Having that power on tap is actually really relaxing, if I ever needed to zip past a wobbly semi on a Gusty freeway, no problem. It's hard to describe, but it is not just fun, it feels safer.

It's also a total pussycat to drive, ie you can pootle around all day with gentle acceleration, it's not like some ice performance cars that feel like they need to be thrashed all the time.

This is from someone who originally planned on getting a LR RWD for range. Delighted I went with the P3-.

 

[Akikiki]

Pootle, huh?That is a pretty good descriptive word for a Tesla. And I think its code for pussycat.. Pootle like lying in wait for the right time to giddy-up and go. Pootle. Good word choice.

 

[Nels]

Thanks for all of the replies! Based upon this thread, I pulled the trigger on a Blue/Black stealth this morning. Now the waiting begins...

 

[Phlier]

Thanks for all of the replies! Based upon this thread, I pulled the trigger on a Blue/Black stealth this morning. Now the waiting begins...

That’s my exact car. Mine has the 19” wheels. I have zero regrets. Actually I do have one regret... that I couldn’t afford two of them.

Congrats, and let us know how it goes?

 

[Akikiki]

Nels, when it comes to Teslas, its not waiting. We gave it a name. Teslanxiety. Think of it like waiting for Christmas. Embrace the high it gives you to look forward to something. Ride the wave.

 

[al503]

No brainer for $2K. Besides the ~second to 60, you get a similar sensation in passing/merging situations.

I'd also recommend getting the car completely covered with PPF. I've never considered this until this car. This is the softest and/or thinnest paint I've ever experienced. The plastic/rubber hose (not the attachment) from my shop vac slid against the little ridge at the bottom third of the front door. No weight. No pressure. No dirt/grit as it was just washed... I have 4 evenly spaced scratches from the ribs on the hose. I thought no way and that it it was just residue from the hose. Wrong.

 

[Greglorious]

Yes you will regret it. Spend the extra 2k and enjoy it. I sure know I regret it!! Still very happy with my SR+ but I have that damn bug in the back of my head telling me I could have had MORE POWER!

 

[justaute]

Glad you went with it. It's an easy decision at $2k extra. I have a 12/2018 LR AWD and paid a lot more for it.

 

[S4WRXTTCS]

We already know you'll regret it because by the simple fact that you posted means there is a part of you that wants it.

The part just won't be satisfied without it.

So it's good to hear that you decided to accept your full self.

 

[shiftkenny]

There are blue black and red P- that's available that's what my SA said